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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 34 days ago

A free newsletter for fans of queer thinking, personal narrative, and TV screenshots.

Likely audience: Writers and poets

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

From recent posts: This publication features personal essays and memoirs exploring themes of mental health, loneliness, and family relationships. It targets readers interested in reflective narratives about human experience and…

Likely audience: Adults reflecting on family history

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Isolation Journals with Suleika Jaouad publishes personal essays, poetry, and artist interviews focused on life during and after illness. Recent issues feature a poet reflecting on pandemic experiences and leukemia…

Likely audience: Art enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Alphabet Soup publishes personal essays and short fiction that frequently engage with Israeli history, politics, and the October 7 attacks. The newsletter appeals to readers interested in memoir, literature, and the…

Likely audience: readers of personal essays

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Metropolitan Review publishes literary criticism, book reviews, and narrative fiction covering diverse topics from rural farming life to French philosophy and Korean cinema. The publication serves a general audience…

Likely audience: Literary critics

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: ONLY POEMS DAILY publishes a mix of original poetry, interviews with poets, and seasonal or thematic verses. Content ranges from reflective pieces on grief and mortality to satirical takes on social media and…

Likely audience: Creative writers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Permanent Retrograde publishes a mix of first-person essays on environmental policy, media critique, celebrity culture, and literary analysis. The publication targets readers interested in cultural commentary, political…

Likely audience: LGBTQ+ individuals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

From recent posts: Godmothers publishes a mix of personal essays, memoirs, and interviews focused on spirituality, self-help, and personal growth. The publication targets readers interested in topics like grief processing, interior…

Likely audience: spiritual seekers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: The Mizrahi Perspective publishes personal memoirs, geopolitical analysis, and reflections on the Israeli diaspora. The publication mixes intimate family histories with hard-hitting commentary on the Israel-Palestine…

Likely audience: Family historians

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Image Pilgrimage w/ Scott Erickson publishes personal essays and creative reflections on spirituality, mental health, and art, targeting readers interested in self-discovery and mindfulness. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: readers of Scott Erickson

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Meditations on Exiting the Matrix, Being an Artist, and Awakening to Your Nature

Likely audience: content creators

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

Diaristic essays by Hannah Stella

Likely audience: people interested in religious history

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Unraveling, with Brooke Baldwin is a weekly personal essay newsletter that blends memoir, mental health reflections, and cultural commentary on topics ranging from grief and feminism to media access and celebrity…

Likely audience: newsletter subscribers

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Substacklast post May 30, 2026

From recent posts: The Alipore Post publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, poetry, and literary reflections on themes like nature, digital wellness, and artistic residencies. It serves readers seeking introspective content and…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Notes on Being Human publishes a weekly 52-week self-improvement book on Substack alongside personal essays on identity, mental health, and Singapore-based community events such as an in-person audiobook club. It is…

Likely audience: Personal development readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

Escorpiana, escritora, bruja y artista

Likely audience: writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Life's Toolbox publishes a rotating mix of personal memoirs, family anecdotes, and home gardening guides focused on grief, community, and resilience. The publication targets readers seeking intimate reflections on daily…

Likely audience: People grieving recent losses

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: From Somewhere with Anna Sale is a culture newsletter that publishes podcast episode previews, interviews with artists and activists, and lists of personal stories on topics ranging from chronic disease management to…

Likely audience: Podcast listeners

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

From recent posts: Harry Baker's newsletter publishes personal anecdotes, poetry, and tour updates alongside announcements for his music projects, crowdfunding campaigns, and new publications. The publication targets fans of his work and…

Likely audience: Poetry enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 59 days ago

أنهكه التَّعبُ و نال منه الإعياء فخارت قواه

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

Reflecting on and writing about magic in the mundane, simplicity as a foundational practice, and the massive transformation available to each of us in every moment.

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing life transitions

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Mountains are Calling publishes reflective personal essays on hiking, wilderness solitude, and alpine life, targeting readers interested in outdoor memoirs and mental health. The publication mixes solo adventure…

Likely audience: hiking enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: What are the Chances? publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, parenting advice, and science journalism covering topics like workplace harassment, child nutrition, and quantum physics. The publication serves readers…

Likely audience: women in the workplace

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 23 days ago

From recent posts: Meghan O'Rourke's Substack publishes a mix of personal essays, memoir reflections, and craft discussions focused on literary structure and creative writing. The content targets writers and readers interested in…

Likely audience: Writers and authors

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